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LA Has Many Vacant Apartments, But The Homeless And Overcrowded Cannot Afford Them

PLANNING WATCH - LA has a new Mayor. But if you now expect major changes from her, let me set you straight. The new mayor, Nithya Raman, may have a different personality, age, and separate supporters from the defeated mayor, Karen Bass, but they have much more in common than their differences. And if you think that things in Los Angeles will be substantially different under the new mayor, it is time for you to reconsider.

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Los Angeles Times

Downtown L.A.'s long-awaited comeback may finally be taking shape

Signs of recovery in downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · 7h

Westside Current

Wilshire Theater Owner Agrees to Exit Fight Over Affordable Apartments

SANTA MONICA - The owner of Santa Monica's Wilshire Theater has agreed to drop its court appeals and pay $250,000 in attorney fees to settle a dispute over plans to turn neighboring public parking land into affordable housing, according to the Santa Monica Daily Press . Owners have agreed to pay $125,000 each to Santa Monica and nonprofit developer Hollywood Community Housing Corp., the newspaper reported. The agreement concerns housing planned on Euclid St., where the nonprofit proposes 48 apartments on city-owned land near Wilshire Boulevard. Most would have two or three bedrooms, giving the development a focus on families. The City Council approved the settlement 6-0, the Daily Press reported. Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick recused himself, citing his work for the Housing Action Coalition. The agreement follows court defeats for the property owner and a judge's finding that the litigation was brought to delay the project, according to the Daily Press. The financial stakes extended beyond legal bills. Hollywood Community Housing told the court further delays could jeopardize $33.6 million in project funding. The owners lawsuits challenged the city's December 2024 approval of a development agreement and ground lease for the housing project. The company argued the city

Santa Monica, CA · 1d

Westside Current

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Landmark Status Granted for Santa Monica's ‘Airplane Bungalow' Against Owners Wishes

SANTA MONICA - Santa Monica's City Council granted landmark status to a rare 1913 bungalow in the Pico neighborhood over its owner's objections. The 5-0 vote protected the vacant house on 20th St., according to the Santa Monica Daily Press . Councilmember Barry Snell recused himself because he lives nearby, and Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick was absent.Owner Lydia King bought the property this year hoping to redevelop it. She told councilmembers she had hoped to build affordable housing or a senior center, describing holes in the roof and floor, a strong mold smell, and break-ins, SMDP reported."We cannot live like 100 years ago," King said.The Santa Monica Conservancy's case for preservation emphasized the home's surviving architecture and neighborhood history.Known as an airplane bungalow, the house has a small, window-filled upper story resembling an airplane cockpit. The Conservancy's property history identifies its sleeping porch and exposed beams extending over the driveway among the distinctive features still in place.The group says the house is the last surviving structure built by Simon and Anna Unfried, early residents of Fairview Heights, now the Pico neighborhood.The designation followed conflicting assessments of the home's significance.Historic Resources Group, the city's consultant, found the house eligible under

Santa Monica, CA · 2d

Fox Business

Housing expert blasts 'absurd' California red tape keeping affordable homes out of reach

Mitch Roschelle says California bureaucracy is hindering affordable housing development in Los Angeles despite laws allowing additional housing units, calling the ‘blue tape’ ‘absurd.’

California · 3d

Westside Current

A Venice Property With Space to Share

VENICE - A wide front lawn and mature greenery welcome visitors to this Venice property, where two separate homes share generous grounds. Patios and garden spaces make outdoor living part of the appeal, with room for dinner with friends or a quiet morning coffee. Sunlit interiors and a familiar charm provide a welcoming foundation, with room for a new owner to introduce a personal style. The front residence has three bedrooms and two bathrooms in a single-story layout. Behind it, a two-story home offers two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms. Each has its own living spaces, while the grounds connect the residences. Outside, the patios offer places to gather, making the grounds as much a part of daily life as the rooms within. Abbot Kinney and the beach are nearby, with Marina del Rey also close. At home, the combination of separate residences and shared grounds gives family members space for their own routines and places to come together. Click here for more details.

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What Should Landlords Ask Before Hiring A Property Manager? Advice From A Los Angeles Broker

Hiring a property manager is one of the biggest decisions a landlord makes, whether the rental is in a small town or a major city. Jesse Sasomsup helps owners make that decision in Los Angeles, California, a market where local rental rules change often and a misstep can be costly.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

Eater

Nancy Silverton Opens LA’s Most Hopeful Restaurant in Pacific Palisades

Altadena and its vibrant restaurant community have been well documented in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire that devastated the neighborhood; the Pacific Palisades has, so far, had less of a comeback, with fewer rebuilding permits issued to businesses. In the Palisades, though many residential buildings are in full rebuild, with construction crews scattered throughout the seaside borough, many families have opted not to return.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

North Hills Motel 6 Becomes 111-Unit Homeless Housing After Years-Long Conversion

A Motel 6 near the 405 freeway on Roscoe Boulevard in North Hills has been converted into 111 units of interim housing, according to the New York Post, with the project tied to a state-funded effort to turn old motels into shelter for homeless Californians. The building will be run by a San Fernando Valley nonprofit that says residents will get three meals a day along with case management and housing navigation.

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Florence-Firestone County Lot Eyed for Affordable Housing as County Considers Development Talks

A vacant county-owned lot on Central Avenue in Florence-Firestone could be transformed into affordable housing, public open space, commercial space and parking under a recommendation that went before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this week. The proposal centers on a 13,000-square-foot parcel at 7700 South Central Avenue, which county officials are considering pairing with a plan to hand over a nearby vacant building to a local community group.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

ABC7

La Crescenta residents cite fire evacuation concerns in battle against affordable housing project

Concerned residents and La Crescenta city leaders are urging Los Angeles County to take another look at a proposed five-story affordable housing site. They say Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard offer only one way out, and with the proposed development, there would be a dangerous evacuation bottleneck and no safe way to escape danger. The neighborhood is in an area designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the state fire marshal. The proposed five-story apartment complex would replace an 80-year-old motel at the corner of Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The development would include 66 units and potentially house hundreds of residents. Tatyana Esmaelian, a La Crescenta resident, said the location could create serious problems during a wildfire evacuation. “I see this as a disaster happening, where it’s a repeat of Palisades Fire meets Eaton Fire, where people will get gridlocked to come out,” Esmaelian said. Residents say the intersection is already a potential evacuation choke point. Above the proposed development are already hundreds of homes, with Briggs Avenue serving as a primary evacuation route. Chris Kilpatrick of the Crescenta Valley Town Council called the proposed location particularly problematic. “This is probably the worst place in the

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Board Members

“As Orange County continues to grow and evolve, it’s more important than ever to bring together leaders who are committed to shaping its future,” said Jeffrey Ball, president and chief executive officer of OCBC. “These new board members represent the expertise, vision and collaborative spirit that will help keep our region among the nation’s strongest and most dynamic economies.”

Orange County, CA · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

Los Angeles Defies the Odds as Starter Home Supply Outpaces Major U.S. Metros

A recent metro-by-metro analysis by Realtor.com® offers a fresh look at the availability of the American starter home. For many would-be buyers, these options have felt increasingly scarce as rising

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

Los Angeles Times

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Inside the $40-million renovation of an Art Deco gem in bustling Leimert Park

After five phases of renovations over 20 years, totaling $40 million, the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park will reopen with 'A Proud Family Wizmas.'

Westside Current

Apartment Complex Above Trader Joe's Heads to Auction

SANTA MONICA - A downtown Santa Monica apartment complex with 249 luxury rentals is headed for the auction block, with its lender claiming more than half a billion dollars is owed. The Park faces a Dec. 3 foreclosure auction, according to the Santa Monica Daily Press , which reported on a notice of trustee's sale posted at the building. The notice estimates $513.7 million was owed as of Oct. 30, roughly $74 million above the balance reported in November 2025.The property, owned by a venture of Pimco and the Witkoff Group, opened in 2022, the Daily Press reported.The development pairs apartments with 55,000 square feet of retail and a one-acre rooftop park, according to Witkoff's project description . Witkoff also lists a rooftop pool and communal lounges among the residential amenities. The building's leasing website advertises homes ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments.For shoppers, the address is also home to the Trader Joe's at Fifth Street and Broadway , which occupies retail space in the complex.First American Title Insurance Co. is scheduled to conduct the auction at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 in the Civic Center Plaza courtyard in Pomona, the Daily Press reported.The planned sale includes the building and land

Santa Monica, CA · 2d

citywatchla.com

Foreclosure Is Not the Only Exit: Financial Options for Homeowners Falling Behind

HOUSING - What if you were to miss one payment on your mortgage? Would you lose your home?. There are still options available to you, such as payment assistance, selling your home or getting approved by your lender to walk away from your property. This also comes into play if...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

hoodline.com

Rainbow Housing Buys Norwalk Senior Tower for $41.9M

A 185-unit senior apartment tower in Norwalk has traded hands for $41.9 million, with Rainbow Housing picking up the age-restricted property at a price of $226,678 per unit. The building, known as Norwalk Tower Apartments, sits about 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles and is reserved for residents aged 62 and older earning at or below 50 percent of the area median income.

Norwalk, CA · 21h

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